Disney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Costa Maya
Because our Grand Cayman port was cancelled, we got into Costa Maya a half a day early, giving us a full dayBefore we were free to disembark, we headed up to Satellite Falls to take photos from the...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Animator’s Palate Animation Magic!
Our second night at Animator’s Palate delivered a brand new menu, as well as a few surprises! I’m re-posting a couple of the interior shots of the restaurant for those that may have missed the first...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Snorkeling in Cozumel!
PHOTO INFO: All photos on this page were taken with the Canon D20 underwater digital camera. Unfortunately, near the end of our trip, the microphone stopped working when using the camera for video....
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Pirate Night at Enchanted Garden
(side note: Today is our 8th wedding anniversary!! Can you believe it? I sure can’t!) While sailing in the Caribbean you gotta have a little pirate fun, and Disney does it up right with an entire...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | A Peek At Cozumel
Ahh… Cozumel, Mexico. A little island off of the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, this is a beautiful natural area packed full of nature, history, and fun! In case you missed our other Cozumel...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Towel Animals!
Part of the fun of cruising is returning to your room each night to find a cute little critter waiting on you – made entirely out of folded towels! On the first night, this was what we found in our...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | See Ya’ Real Soon Dinner
I’m posting the last night’s See Ya’ Real Soon dinner out of order, so don’t fret – we still have a few more cruise posts to go after this one! Or.. if you’re totally sick of the cruise posts, then I...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Dinner at Palo!
Palo is a special dining option aboard all of the Disney ships, reserved for guests aged 18 and older. We’ve eaten there on each of our cruises with Disney, and we never grow tired of it! This...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Castaway Cay!
The last day on a Disney cruise is always a special treat that I look forward to the whole trip – a day spent at Disney’s totally gorgeous private island, Castaway Cay! The first beach you’ll come to...
View Article10 Disney Cruise Packing Tips You Need To Know
We’ve been on three incredibly fun Disney cruises and after each one we pick up a new tip or make a note of something we want to pack (or not pack!) for next time. Here’s a handy dandy little list of...
View ArticleDisney Magic Cruise | Eastern Caribbean | St. Thomas Port of Call
Hey! You there! If you visit Brownie Bites for the food posts and just want to get back to reading about noshes and noms, then skip on down to the bottom of this post to give your input on our Easter...
View ArticleDisney Magic Cruise | Eastern Caribbean | Dinner at Palo
Don't forget that next week is Easter week! Submit your requests for recipes to be featured on the blog by commenting, visiting our Facebook page, or sending me a tweet! Now, on with the show! Palo is...
View ArticleDisney Magic Cruise | Eastern Caribbean | Pirate Night at Parrot Cay
It's time for another restaurant dinner tour! This time we're headed back to Parrot Cay aboard the Disney Magic cruise ship. Several nights on board you are served a themed dinner, which gives you a...
View ArticleDisney Magic Cruise | Eastern Caribbean | Brunch at Palo
A couple of weeks ago I shared our dinner at Palo aboard the Disney Magic cruise ship - but did you know that they also serve up an amazing brunch? Like the dinner, reservations are required and there...
View ArticleDisney Magic Cruise | Eastern Caribbean | Till We Meet Again Dinner
On the last night of a Disney Cruise on the Magic or the Wonder, you are given a special menu theme - Till We Meet Again. We were back in Parrot Cay for this meal, and it was a great way to end our...
View ArticleDisney Magic Cruise | Eastern Caribbean | This 'n That
It's no secret that Matt and I take a gabillion pictures when we go on vacation. I hope you all have enjoyed seeing the images from our winter Disney cruise and that they haven't been too...
View ArticleDisney Magic Cruise | Eastern Caribbean | Castaway Cay
Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, really is one of my favorite places on the planet. Only accessible by cruise ship, very little of the island is used. It's typically the last stop on a Disney...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Embarkation Day
It's time again to board a magical carpet and be whisked away to a trip report for another of our annual Disney cruises! This time we were on board the newest ship in Disney's fleet - the Fantasy! A...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Stateroom Tour
Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom - Category 8B - Deck 9 Some of the most frequently asked questions we hear about cruising with Disney are about the staterooms! They're awesome. The end. Ok...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Enchanted Garden Lunch
Soon after getting on the ship, our lil' group decided it was time for some lunch! There are usually a few places open for lunch on Embarkation Day, and the hours are listed in the Navigator...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Sailing Away
We continue our cruise posts with one of the most exciting parts of the trip... sailing away! Sailing away, running away, escaping, leaving, blowing the pop stand, making like a bread truck and...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Animator's Palate
Our first rotational dinner was scheduled for Animator's Palate. This restaurant is found in all of the Disney ships, but the decor on the Dream and Fantasy versions are much different than the Magic...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Europa District
Starting closer to mid-ship, you see this hallway headed aft that leads to all of the fun adults-only areas of the ship! First, though, let's stop at that first door on the left there. This is the...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Palo Brunch
Our first morning on the ship, we awoke to find our little room rockin' and a rollin'. A quick peek outside told us everything that we needed to know. The sky was dark with clouds, there were a few...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Dinner at Enchanted Garden
Throughout the rough day at sea, my dad spent most of the afternoon napping, and 5 of us were able to make it to dinner. Matt's mom was still feeling a little woozy, so she opted to sit out the dinner...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | What Happens when a port gets...
We woke up the morning of our Grand Cayman port to a nice view, even though the weather was still looking a little iffy. We got dressed, grabbed our bags, and waited for the announcement that the...
View ArticleDisney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Dinner at Royal Court
Your surroundings get just a lil fancier in the Royal Court, which is located on Deck 3, right off of the main atrium of the ship. I started off with the Iced Lobster & Jumbo Shrimp - White and...
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